Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8,685, John Edwards, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Edwards, John Mary
W. 8685
B.L. Wt 882-100.
CONTENTS

16.752.
Kentucky R.
John Edwards
of Pulaski Co. in the state of Kentucky who was a Drummer in the regiment commanded by Colonel Brodhead of the Pennsylv. line, for the term of 3 years
inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 30 th of April 1810
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 nd of Ap: 1820 delivered to Col: James Morrison, of Ky. then at Washington
Arrears to 4th of March 1820 - 177. Semi-ann. all ce ending 4 th Sept: 1820 - 48. 00
22 Mo. \frac{1}{30} \frac{4}{31} $ 225:29
{ Revolutionary claim, Act 18th March, 1818. }
Discontinued Pulaski Co.
Wofy sent to B. W. Cunningham Esq. 8 Feb 1840 Covington, Kentucky

Wolfe sent to C W Cunningham Esq 8 Oct 1892 Somerset, Kentucky

Reported
Payable to Jesse Edwards Adm. for the sole use & benefit of himself -
John Edwards,
David Edwards,
Drewry Edwards,
Joel Edwards,
Margaret Gregg,
Rebecca Edwards,
Nancy Burlhanner
& also the Nancy
only children
living
8457
Kentucky
Mary Edwards, or widow of John Edwards Penn who was a Drummer
in the Revolution Husband died 18 April, 1836
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 88 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. and ending 14th Jany. 1846
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of Jany. 49, and sent to
W. W. Kealey Somerset Kentucky
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
and 19th June 1844
Recorded in Book Vol. 2 Page 180
W. 3 d auditor Oct 3/53.

John Edwards (Drummer) Col. Broadheads Pennsylvania Regt.
1770 - 3 years
30 th April 1810 Adm d
Admitted
Col. James Morrison,

Pulaski
Edward John
Further evidence of service required

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Pulaski Circuit Court Sess. April Term 1818.
John Edwards came into Court & made Oath that he enlisted in the Regular service of the United States in the State of Pennsyl- vania in the month of June in the Year 1778. and Drummer, under Captain Van Swearingen in the Pennsylvanica Regiment Commanded by Colonel Daniel Broadhead, & the Brigade was Commanded by General Irvine, & that his said Edwards Enlistment in the service aforesaid was for three years, or during the War & that he served during said War and was Discharged at Pittsburgh after the Capture of Fort Wallacoe. & to the best of his said Edwards Recollection in the fall 1783. as a Mus- sical or Drummer aforesaid & he stated further that he is now unable to labour & Really Poor, the above Statements were also supported by the oath of James Girdler as to said Edwards service from the year 1780. and also as to his said Edwards Discharge, which is ordered to be Certified to the Secretary of the Department of War.
And It is further Ordered that it be Certified to the Secretary of the War Department of the United States that the proof taken & Recorded respecting the Enlistment Service &c of

John Edward was so done with a view to his being placed on the Pension List, in conformity to the Act of Congress to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War passed on the eighteenth day of March eighteen hundred & eighteen & that such was the desire of the applicant aforesaid.
State of Kentucky Pulaski circuit court S t William Fox. Clerk of the circuit court of Pulaski county aforesaid. do certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Records of the Co rt of the John Edward touching his services as a soldier etc.
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my name & private seal a seal of office not yet having been pro- vided this 30 th day of October 1818. In the 27 th year of our Commonwealth.
Will Fox

State of Kentucky Set.
I do certify that William Fox. is Clerk of the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, & that his certificate is in due form. I certify also that I believe John Edwards Isaac Blackledge , has stated the facts truly. Guzman in my hand as one of the judges of the Circuit Courts in the State aforesaid. Presiding Judge of the Pulaski Circuit Court this 30 th day of October 1818.
Thomas Montgomery
I have a distinct Recollection of John Edwards Knew him in the Army, & of his Service to the End of the Revolutionary War was discharged at Pits He was a Soldier in King's and is as I believe in great pe- riety
James Monroe late Lt. Col.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Pulaski County So This day James Girdler came before me and made oath that John Edwards served as a drummer in Captain Clark's Company in the eighth Pennsylvania Regiment then attached to Second Regiment of the same state the former commanded by Col d Daniel Broadhead and Sh d Byard Lieutenant Colonel and Major Varnan and that at the close of the war he was discharged under Brigadier General Irvin at Pittsburgh.
13 th April 1816
John Lannay J.P.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Pulaski County Court Set
Schedule
May Term 1821
Pulaski County Court Set.
On this the 28 th day of May in the year 1821. Personally appeared in open court. being a court of Record, for said county established by the Constitution and Legislature of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, having power to fine and imprison. and proceeding according to the laws of the common law. John Edwards aged sixty years. Resident in Pulaski County. who being first duly sworn according to law. doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows. That he enlisted in the regular service of the United States as a Drummer. On Continental establishment in the Town of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania. in the month of June in the year 1778. for and during the continuance of the war. that he served something upwards of five years. and was Honorably discharged in the Month of October in the year 1783. at Pittsburgh in the said State of Pennsylvania. That he enlisted in the Company. commanded by Captain Vanswearingen. in the Regiment commanded by Col. Daniel Broadhead. and that sometime after his enlistment. he was annexed to the command of Gen. Irvine.

He states that he has lost his discharge, and has no other proof of his service other than his own oath and character and the testimony of James Girdler. He states that he made a Declaration on the 27 th day of — 1818 and was placed on the pension list by certificate from the War department bearing date the 22 nd day of April 1820.
And I do solemnly swear. That I was a resident citizen of the United States. On the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not since that time by gift sale or in any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish as to bring myself within the provisions of the Act of Congress. Entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities contracts or debts due to me, nor have I any income. Other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed, One Mare and colt worth $40. Thirteen head of cattle worth $79. Sixteen head of sheep of the value of $20. four head of hogs of the value of $9.50 farming utensils and other tools worth $17.50. two old saddles worth $4. two feather beds worth $20.50

Household furniture of the value of $13. Cupboard furniture worth $15. Kitchen furniture worth $19. 50. Eight Barrels of Corn worth $8. That he owes different persons in Pulaski County about $175 and has about $10 owing to him. and said John Edwards states further that his Occupation is a tiller of the Earth if any he can be said to have being too old and infirm to labour much himself. That his Wife Mary is something upwards of fifty years of age and much afflicted with the dropsy and that he has the following Children living with him (to wit) Polly aged twenty two, Nancy aged twenty. Margaret aged Seventeen. Rebecca aged sixteen. Patsy aged fifteen. Sal aged thirteen and Nancy aged Nine all of whom are unmarried and except the two youngest are able to support themselves by their labour.
John Edwards
Sworn to and Declared on the 28 th day of May 1831 in Open Court before me Presiding Judge of the County Court aforesaid.
John Nesbitt J.P.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Pulaski County Sct.
William Fox. Clerk of the Court herein for the

County of Concord, do hereby certify that the foregoing Cash, and the Schedule Schedules, thereto annexed, are truly Copies from the Records of said Court, And I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the Total Amount in Value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedules is two hundred and fifty six Dollars., And that the said John Edward, owes as in said Schedules mentioned about the sum of one hundred and twenty five Dollars, and has about the sum of ten Dollars owing to him, And I do further certify that James Girdler, was was introduced as a Witness who proved the sum of Service of the said John Edward, as by him said Edward stated above &c.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private Seal, which for said Court not yet having been provided this 4 th day of June A.D. 1831. and 30 th year of our Commonwealth above mentioned.
Will Fox.
Not entitled
J.S.E.

Edward, Esq., His at Law & Admin: of the Estate of Mary Edward De?
1846 May Term, Produced in Court, & sworn to by said Esq. Edward, V. D. to be a Copy. Happy Cat.
13075

State of Kentucky \frac{5}{3} SET Pulaski County
On this 18 th day of May 1846 personally appeared before the court held for Pulaski County it being a court of record Jeph Edwards, heir, legal representative and Administrator of Mary Edwards deceased, a resident of Pulaski County State of Kentucky who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July 7. 1838 entitled An act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows that the said Mary Edwards as he is informed is the widow of John Edwards deceased who was a pensioner of the United States at the rate of $96. per annum
He further declares that the said Mary Edwards as he is informed was married to the said John Edwards on the day of
Seventeen hundred and ninety in the county of Fayette State of Kentucky that her husband the aforesaid John Edwards died on the 18 th April 1836 that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the army service but the marriage took place previous to the first of January 1844 (vix) at the time above stated that the said Mary Edwards died on the 14 th day of January 1846 leaving as her only children then living John Edwards Jeph Edwards the declarant David Edwards Margaret Gregg wife of Henry Gregg Betsy Edwards Nancy Edwards Burkhart wife of Alexander

Burthorne Rebecca Rebecca Edwards Isee Edwards Martha Heaney wife of William B. L. Heaney Sworn to and subscribed on the day and before shown written in open court
Jesse Edwards State of Kentucky Pulaski County Court, Set, At a County Court held for Pulaski County at the Courthouse thereof in the Town of Somerset On Monday the 16 th day of March A.D. 1876 Present John W. Cloran, Levi Hubble Gideon Prather William Graff, Joseph B. Newell George Adams Wm. Bradley Roman Goffin, Charles Lasker John B. Cloud, Jonah H. Duck & Wm. Harris Esqrs Justices of said Court, The following Orders of Declaration were made viz,
On Motion of Isee Edwards letter of Adminis- tration is granted him, On the estate of Mary Edwards Dec d wherein upon the said Isee Edwards, took the Oath Required by Law, and together with Daniel J. James and William D. B. Hamey his Securities entered into an acknowledged bond, payable to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the penalty of One thousand Dollars Conditioned according to Law
Afterwards at a County Court held for Pulaski County at the Courthouse in the Town of Somerset On Monday the 18 th day of May A.D. 1876,
Present John W. Cloran Joseph B. Newell & William Graff Esqrs

Supreme Court of the United States October Term 1846
The following Order was Made, viz, The Declaration of Lifer Edwards, then at Law and Administration of Mary Edwards de d for Pension was this day produced & sworn to in Open Court, by said Lifer Edwards is Ordered to be Copyed & Certified,
State of Kentucky
Pulaski County Court & Set
I William M Fox Clerk of the County Court, Court held for Pulaski County do hereby Certify that the two foregoing Orders are true & truly Copyed from the Record Book of said Court,
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set My Name & affixed the Seal of said Court at Office in the Town of Somerset this 3 rd day of October 1846 & of the Commonwealth the 55 th at W m M Fox Clerk County Ct of Pulaski County

FAMILY RECORD.
BIRTHS.
1 st Son John Edwards was born January 4 th 1772 2 d Jesse Edwards was born June 18 th 1773. 3 d David Edwards was born March 7 th 1775. 4 th Drowny Edwards was born July 26 th 1800. 5 th Joel Edwards was born December 5 th 1807. 6 th Aaron W. Edwards was born June 17 th 1809.
BIRTHS.
1 st Margaret Edwards was born Nov. 4 th 1796. 2 d Colley Edwards was born May 19 th 1798. 3 d Margaret Edwards was born June 2 d 1803 4 th Rebekah Edwards was born Nov. 13 th 1804. 5 th Martha Edwards was born April 2 d 1806. 6 th Fanny Edwards was born July 15 th 1811.

FAMILY RECORD.
MARRIAGES.
MARRIAGES.
John Edwards & Mary Jackson was Married together on the 29 th of March 1790

FAMILY RECORD.
DEATHS.
John Edwards cons- ort of Mary Edwards died April 18 th 1836
Mary Edwards wife of John Edwards deceased this life January the 13 th 1846
6 th son Aaron W. Edwards died March 13 th 1844
DEATHS.
1 st daughter Margaret Edwards died February 28 th 1901 2 nd daughter Polly Edwards died October 3 rd 1836

October 10, 1933.
Jennie W. Hart 101 S.E. 7th Washington, Indiana.
am BA-J/ILL John Edwards W. 8685
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letters in which you request the Revolutionary War records of Isaac Hollingsworth and John Edwards, of Pennsylvania, a pensioner.
A search of the records has been made and fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file based upon service of an Isaac Hollingsworth.
The record of John Edwards is furnished herein as found in the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8685, based upon his service in the Revolutionary War. It is the record of the only soldier with that name who served in the Pennsylvania troops found on the pension records of this office.
John Edwards enlisted in June 1778, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and served as a drummer in Captains Van Swearingin and Clark's companies, Colonel Daniel Brodhead's Pennsylvania regiment until October, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1818, at which time he resided in Pulaski County, Kentucky. In the summer of 1829, he resided in Somerset, in said Pulaski County, at which time he gave his age as about sixty-seven years; the date and place of his birth were not given. 1829 67 1763
The soldier died April 18, 1836 in Jackson County, Indiana.
John Edwards married on March 29, 1790 in Fayette County, Kentucky, Mary Jackson. After their marriage they moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky. In 1820, she was about fifty years of age, the date and place

of her birth not shown.
Mary Edwards, the widow of John Edwards, died January 13 or 14, 1846.
The soldier, John Edwards, and his wife, Mary, had the following children:
John born January 4, 1792. Jesse " June 18, 1793. David " March 7, 1795. Margaret " November 4, 1796, died February 28, 1801. Polly " May 19, 1798, " October 3, 1836. Drewry " July 26, 1800. Margaret " June 2, 1803, married Henry Gregg. Rebekah " November 13, 1804. Martha or Patsy " April 2, 1806, married William D.L. Haney or Hainey. Joel " December 5, 1807. Aron W. " June 17, 1809, died March 13, 1844. Nancy " July 15, 1811, married Alexander Burlhanner. -----
On May 18, 1846, Jesse Edwards of Pulaski County, Kentucky, administrator of the estate of Mary Edwards, applied on behalf of himself and the other eight surviving children of their mother for the pension due said mother on account of the services of her husband, John Edwards, in the Revolutionary War. The claim was allowed.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

November 30, 1932.
Mrs. Nancy L. Wallace Warrensburg Missouri.
BA-J/ILL John Edwards W. 8685
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Edwards, a Revolutionary War soldier of Pennsylvania and a pensioner of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
The record given below is obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W. 8685, based upon the Revolutionary War service of John Edwards.
John Edwards enlisted in June, 1778, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and served as a drummer in Captains Van Swearingin and Clark's Companies, Colonel Daniel Brodhead's Pennsylvania Regiment until October, 1783.
He was allowed pension on his application executed October 30, 1818, at which time he resided in Pulaski County, Kentucky. In the summer of 1829, he resided in Somerset, in said Pulaski County, at which time he gave his age as about sixty-seven years; the date and place of his birth are not stated.
The soldier died April 18, 1836 in Jackson County, Indiana.
John Edwards married on March 29, 1790, in Fayette County, Kentucky, Mary Jackson. After their marriage they moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky. In 1820, she was about fifty years of age, the date and place of her birth not shown.
The soldier's widow, Mary Edwards, died January 13 or 14, 1846.
John Edwards and his wife, Mary, had the following children:

   John  born  January  4, 1792.     Jesse  "  June  18, 1793.     David  "  March  7, 1795.     Margaret  "  November  44 1796,  died February 28, 1801.    Polly  "  May  19, 1798,  " October 3, 1836.    Drewry  "  July  26, 1800.     Margaret  "  June  2, 1803,  married Henry Gregg.    Rebekah  "  November  13, 1804.     Martha or Patsy  "  April  2, 1806,  married William D.L. Haney or Hainey.    Joel  "  December  5, 1807.     Aron W.  "  June  17, 1809,  died March 13, 1844.    Nancy  "  July  15, 1811,  married Alexander Burlhanner.     -----
On May 18, 1846, Jesse Edwards of Pulaski County, Kentucky, administrator of the estate of Mary Edwards, applied on behalf of himself and the other eight surviving children of their mother for the pension due their mother on account of the service of her husband, John Edwards, in the Revolutionary War. The claim was allowed.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Assistant to Administrator.

November 16, 1923
Honorable M. A. Romjue House Office Building, Room 338 Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Romjue:
I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 8685 it appears that John Edwards entered the service in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in June 1778 and served as a Drummer in Captains Van Swearingin and Clark's Companies, Colonel Brodhead's Regiment, Pennsylvania until October 1783.
Pension was allowed on his application executed October 30, 1818 while a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky. In 1821 he was aged sixty years. He died April 18, 1836 in Jackson County, Indiana.
Soldier married March 29, 1790 in Fayette County, Kentucky, Mary Jackson. In 1820 she was aged fifty years. She died January 13 or 14, 1846 leaving nine surviving children to whom was allowed the pension due their moth-

er, on an application executed May 18, 1846 in Pulaski County, Kentucky by son Jesse. Their children were:
John born January 4, 1792. Jesse " June 18, 1793. David " March 7, 1795. Margaret " November 4, 1796, died February 28, 1801. Polly " May 19, 1798, " October 3, 1836. Drewry " July 26, 1800. Margaret " June 2, 1803, married Henry Gregg. Rebekah " November 13, 1804. Martha or Patsy " April 2, 1806, married William D. L. Haney or Hainey. Joel " December 5, 1807. Aron W. " June 17, 1809, died March 13, 1844. Nancy " July 15, 1811, married Alexander Burl- hanner.
The records fail to afford any information in regard to John Edwards of Woodford County, Kentucky.
A careful search of the records fails to show a claim for pension or bounty land on file for any soldier named James Edwards, nor does his name appear on the printed list of Revolutionary War pensioners of Woodford County, Kentucky.
Herewith is returned the letter of Mrs. Nora Leicester Axtell of Hannibal, Missouri.
Sincerely,
Commissioner.

Rev. War Section
October 11, 1922
Mr. Clare L. Edwards 1013 Ewing Street Fort Wayne, Indiana
Sir:
In reply to your letter received September 13, 1922, you are advised that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim W. 8685 it appears that John Edwards entered the service in the town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania in June 1778 and served as a Drummer in Captains Van Swearingen and Clark's Companies, Colonel Brodhead's Regiment, Pennsylvania until October 1783.
Pension was allowed on his application executed October 30, 1818 while a resident of Pulaski County, Kentucky. In 1821 he was aged sixty years. He died April 18, 1833 in Jackson County, Indiana.
He married, March 29, 1790 in Fayette County, Kentucky, Mary Jackson. In 1820 she was aged fifty years. She died January 13 or 14, 1846 leaving nine surviving children to whom was allowed the pension due their mother, on an application executed May 18, 1846 in Pulaski County, Kentucky by son Jesse.

Their children were:
John born January 4, 1792. Jesse " June 18, 1793. David " March 7, 1795. Margaret " November 4, 1796, died February 28, 1801. Polly " May 19, 1798, " October 3, 1836. Drewry " July 26, 1800. Margaret " June 2, 1803, married Henry Gregg. Rebekah " November 13, 1804. Martha or Patsy " April 2, 1806, married William D. L. Haney or Hainey. Joel " December 5, 1807. Aron W. " June 17, 1809, died March 13, 1844. Nancy " July 15, 1811, married Alexander Burlhanner.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

I.S.C. Ex'r.
882-100-Rev.
August 17, 1904.
Sir:-
In reply to your inquiry concerning the location of land warrant issued to John Edwards, you are advised that your communication should be addressed to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, this city, citing the following data: "John Edwards, Bounty Land #882 - 100 Acres - Revolutionary War."
Very respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
Mr. Jep. Edwards, Walesboro, Bartholomew Co., Indiana.

101 SE 7th Washington Ind Aug 30/33
Veterans Adm. Bureau of Pensions
I am seeking to learn Military Record of Isaac Hollingsworth from Pa. or Va. not certain but know to be a Rev. supposed to have died in Daniels Co. D. A. R. wish to mark grave.
Thanks for information Jesse W. Hall Reynoldsville-Rose Chaplin D. A. R.

Heard and seen by you for the first time
101 SE 7th
Washington Ind.
August 30 th
Veterans Administration
Washington D.C.
Bureau of Pensions
I am seeking record
of one John Edwards
of Pennsylvania Reg.
Rev. War. supposed to receive a pension and to be buried in Decatur Co. Seeking information to mark grave.
Thanks for your trouble
Jennie W Hart
Rejoice While River Chapter
D.C.A.P.

Nov. 15, 1932 Warrensburg, Mo
Dept. of the Interior Pension Dept.
Dear Sir — Will you please send me a copy of the data contained in the pension papers of John Edwards who served in the Pa. line during the Rev. War and was placed on the pension roll Oct 21, 1829 from Pulaski Co. Ky and later transferred to Jackson Co. Ind.
Respectfully (Mrs) Nancy L. Wallace

M. A. ROMJUE 1ST DIST. MISSOURI
Congress of the United States House of Representatives Washington, D. C.
Nov. 15, 1923.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Sir:
Enclosed find letter from Mrs. Nora Leister Axtell, 709 Lyon St. Hannibal, Mo., who desires information relative to the record of Revolutionary services and such family data as is given in the pension applications of John Edwards, Sr., and James Edwards, who the letter states were pensioned under Act of Congress in 1818 when residents of Woodford county, Ky.
→ Will appreciate it very much if you furnish the information requested, addressing your reply to Hon. M. A. Romjue, Room 338, House Office Building, Washington, D. C.
Very truly,
J. F. Doyle Secretary.

1013 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, Indiana Sept. 11, 1922-
Commissioner of Pensioners, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir :- I am filling out an application for membership in the Indiana chapter of The Sons of The American Revolution, and I am very desirous of obtaining the military history of my great-grandfather, John Edwards, who was a pensioner in Jackson County, Indiana, in 1835 - In 1820 he was placed on the pension roll, at that time he was living in Pulaski County, Kentucky. His rank was that of a drummer, and he served in the Pennsylvania line of service,

I do not know under what officer he served. Any information you can give me will be most gratefully received. Please state charges if there are any.
Very Truly yours,
(Mr.) Clarence L. Edwards, 1013 Ewing St., Fort Wayne, Ind -

Walesboro, Indiana.
Aug- 8-1904.
Commissioner Pensions. Washington D.C.
Kind Sir:-
I am informed by the Military Secretary of the War Department that you have charge of all records of land grants for military services. I also learn that John Edwards my great-grandfather received a land grant of 200 acres supposed to be in Pennsylvania.
Said John Edwards was drummer in Capt. Van Severen's Co., Dan. Brod- heads Reg. 8th Penn. Line. Revolutionary War. I should like the particulars and location of said grant for historical purposes, and would like confirmation of his military history if you have it on file.

any information regarding this soldier, or of his captain and colonel will be of great value and will be highly appreciated by me.
Trusting you will pardon me for asking for family history I am yours very Respectfully
Jep. Edwards Walesboro, Indiana
Bartholomew co,

May 7-1901 Dr. J. J. Edwards Walesboro Ind
Aug. 15, 1904, Dist. to J. P. Edwards, Walesboro, Ind.
1922-Oct. 11 - Dist. to Clara L.
Edwards mmdf 1923-Nov. 16 - Dist. to Hon. M. A. Rompke for Mrs. Nora Lister Axtell - mmdf
1932 - Nov. 30 - Dist. to Mrs. Nancy L. Wallace
1933 - Oct. 10 - Dist. to Jennie W. Hester L. J.L.R.
8685 Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8685
Mary Edwards Wid. of John Edwards Most Res. War
Act: March 3 rd 1873 & June 19 th 1874
Index: — Vol. 2 , Page 209
[Arrangement of 1870.]

State of Indiana Jackson County } Personally appeared before me John Gable a justice of the peace for said County Andrew Thompson who being by me duly sworn according to law upon his oath saith that he is acquainted with Lessey Edwards, who is the son of John Edwards, that the said John Edwards lived in the County aforesaid. And the said John was a very old man, old enough to have performed service in the war of the revolution. And was generally respected & believed in the neighbourhood where he lived to have been a soldier of the United States in said war. That he was living with Mary Mary Edwards who was always respected & believed to be his wife. They lived in this relation to my knowledge more than 15 years and I never heard the fact of their marriage doubted. They raised a large family of children I recollect the names of some of them Denny & Joel John Jesse & David
Margaret Rebecca Martha Nancy
The said John Edwards & myself belonged to the same Church I have been at his house frequently. I am a minister of the Methodist Episc Church and frequently performed ministerial duties at the house of the said John Edwards. And have seen his family bible after this bible now shown to me is the same bible shown to me as the same shown to me in January 1837. and spoken of by me in my aff.

of that date concerning the per- son of the widow of the said John Edwards, and sworn to by me before John Goble the justice aforesaid. The bible I refer to is a Boston edition published by C. Ewer & Bedlington and J. 76 A Street - 1828 Stereotyped by B & J Collins. Has not the appearance of hard usage nor the length of time in use. I think it has no engraving in it , if I counted right. I have before the death of the said John Edwards noticed the record in it whilst in the possession of the said John Edwards. But not having the advantage of an early education I cannot write But can read. On the first page of that part of the Bible I am describing called the Book of Marriages it is my firm belief remains unaltered since I have it in the possession of the said John Edwards, the only writing therewith a pen on said page here described is in these words & figures following ( "John Edwards & Mary Jackson was Married together on the 29 th of March 1890," and I have caused John Goble the said justice before whom this affidavit is made, to write his name just above the advertise- ment in order more particularly to identify it. I know the Bible I have described above to be the family bible of the said John Edwards deceased
Andrew his Thompson sworn to and subscribed by making his mark presence & before me this 17 day of November 1847 John Goble his mark (Seal)

he his wife. They lived in this relation more than 15 years
THE STATE OF INDIANA, Sullivan COUNTY, SS:
I, William H. Ewing Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that John Gott Esquire before whom the Statement & affidavit to which this certificate is attached, was acknowledged, and whose certificate of such acknowledgment, signed by him in his own proper handwriting, is annexed thereto, was, at the time of taking and certify- ing said acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace within and for said county of Sullivan , and that full faith and credit are due to his said official acts.
In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto affix the seal of said Court, and subscribe my name at Bloomington this 18th day of November A. D. 1847.
Wm H Ewing Clerk.

Glen
Charles B. ... Washington Co., ... U.S. Commissioner Pensions Washington D.C. Dear Sir:-
For historical purposes alone I am attempting to obtain the  Revolutionary War record of  some  one of my great grandfather and of Mathaniel Bonser and Abel May. In order to aid you in finding this matter I supply you with the following data, part of which is a matter of record and the rest traditional.

Traditional.
1. John ✓ Edwards was born about 1765; at Williamsburg, Virginia, and when about 13 years of age, while his foster father was moving to Pennsylvania, some where on the road either in Pa., Md., or Virginia, enlisted in the American army served 5 years, 6 months and 13 days. Said to have been in the battle of Brandywine. Said to have been a drummer boy. Said to have been a pensioner drawing $76 00 per year.
Record.
After the war he lived near Somerset, Ky. Pulaski Co. until 1801 when he removed to Jackson County, Indiana, where he died April 15, 1836. On Mch. 29 1791 he married Mary Jackson. They had several children, among them being

John ... Joel ... Rebecca ... etc. I was exceedingly anxious to obtain a correct record as he was the founder of the family of which I am preparing a history. I trust that you can and will be able to supply data of some sort.
2 Nathaniel Bence was a Revolutionary soldier from Pennsylvania or Maryland and was killed in the Indian Wars (1756-63). He was one of my great-great-grandfathers. He married Elizabeth White and they had children. Nathaniel Bence Jr. and Nathaniel Bence Sr. were named after him. After the death of Nathaniel Bence Jr. in the Old Indian War, his widow married Peter ...

3.
Abie May
born in England, settled in North Carolina in 1815(?) Came to Indiana and fought under General Harrison at the Battle of Tippecanoe, Indiana in 1811.
His children were:- William May born - B.C. Sept. 22, 1812 - died young - county died Elizabeth May - born - died 1850?
James May - born - died Sarah May - born - died Mary May - born - died Abie May - born - died

4.- There were two brothers, who were sailors and the both Captains of sea-going vessels, who served in the U.S. Navy. One of them, Samuel B. ... died in Highland Park in 1897. Their names were Samuel B. ...
Any information relative to their history will be appreciated.
I hope by this message you may be able to supply me with the Regiment, Company, and various dates of enlistment and discharge and further participated in with any other historical data of your service. Thanking you in advance for your kindness in doing so, I am yours truly, J. J. ... Columbus, Miss.

Somerset By October 3 rd 1846
Sir in enclosed you will find a declaration of Jesse Edwards Adms of Mary Edwards d. for a pension together with some depositions proving the marriage please examine & file
Yours M m Healy

Article of Crit- as to the death of Mrs Edwards and the marriage of her children now living

State of Kentucky Pulaski County, set, I William M Fox clerk of the court of the county aforesaid do certify that on this 21 st day of December 1846 satisfactory proof was produced in open court it being a court of record that Mary Edwards dec d widow & relic of John Edwards dec d left at her death the following persons her only children and heirs at Law being coexrs, John Edwards Esqr Edwards who is the Administrator David Edwards Gregory Edwards Earl Edwards Margaret Gregg wife of Henry Gregg Rebecca Edwards Nancy Burchanner wife of Alexander Burchanner and Martha Heaney wife of William B. L. Heaney
In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said court the day and year above written
Will M Fox
Clerk Court Pulaski County

W. W. Haley Octo. 27. 1846.

M. M. Haley Esq Somerset Ky

352 Pension Office October 27, 1846
Sir
The papers in the Case of Mary Ed- -ward died who was the Widow of John Edwards have been examined and filed under the act of 7 July 1838.
The Service of John Edwards for more than two years is admitted. but the alleged date of his Marriage with Mary his wife must be established by a Certified Copy of the Mar- -riage bond or license from the Clerk's office Fayette County, or some other record or docu- -mentary evidence public or private. It Must be shown that no such proof exists before the testimony of individuals can be received. The proof now filed is wholly insufficient to establish the date of that event with the Certainty required. The age of Mrs Edwards as well as that of her hus- -band should be established by the Certificate of the Minister or undertaker who officially  attended their funeral or by the Physician who attended them in their last illness. And the Certificate of a Court of Record certifying to the date  on which each of them died and giving the names

of all their Children now living, which must be filed before a pension Certificate can issue payable to them.

No 13075 Mary Edwards widow of John Ky act 7 July 1838
Maria 1792 Married 18 April 1836 widow died 14 Aug 1846
John Edwards born 1820 died 1846 18 May 1846 Perry Co. In act 15 May 1846
10
John Edwards Convent Pulaski Ky

State of Kentucky Clarke County
I P Bush a Justice of the Peace of said County Certify that Abraham Conkwright whose name Subscribed below on this 3 rd day of February 1846 made oath before me that he will be Seventy Three years old next May he was well acquainted with John Edwards he resided when married with Benjamin Donaway and was married to Mary Jackson to the best of his recollection in the year 1790. he was at the Wedding and the Preacher that Married Them was by the name of Lawrence Owen The Marriage took place on James McMillions Place Fugitt County now Clarke to day and they moved to Pulaski County Ky Edwards was a Splendid hand to play on the drum
Abraham his Conkwright mark
Sworn to and
Subscribed on the day and year above named by Abraham Conkwright before me a Justice of the Peace of Clarke County
P. Bush J.P.
I do certify that I have been acquainted with Abraham Conkwright some 15 or 20 years and ever since my acquaintance with him he have been a member of the methodis church and a man that can be relied upon oath given under my hand as a Justice of the Peace of Clarke County the day and year above named
P. Bush J.P.

State of Kentucky Clarke County I P. Bush a justice of the Peace of said County Certify that John Conkwright whose name is subscribed below on this 2 nd day of February 1846 made Oath before me that he will be seventy one years old next March John Edwards resided when married with Benjamin Downey and was married to Mary Jackson to the best of his recollection in the year 1790 he lived at the time of the marriage within a quarter of a mile where the marriage took place on James McMillions Place Fayette County now Clarke to say that I was at the marriage I cant recollect the from that time they continued while in the neighborhood as man & wife and moved to Pulaski County Ky Edwards was a splendid organ to play on the drum
I swear to and subscribed John Conkwright subscribed on the day above named by John Conkwright before me a justice of the Peace for Clarke County
P. Bush Justice
I do certify that I have been acquainted with John Conkwright some twenty or 25 years and have lived near for some 15 years and ever since my acquaintance with him he have been a member of the Methodist Church and a man that I can belie as true as any man in Clarke County on oath given under my hand as a Justice of Peace of Clarke County the day and year above named.
P. Bush Justice

State of Ky Clarke County set.
I James M c Bullock Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do Certify that Pleasant Bush esq whose name is subscribed to the within and foregoing Certificates now is and was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the peace within and for said County of Clarke duly Commissioned and qualified and to that full faith and credit is and ought to be given to all his official acts as such. In testimony whereof the Clerk aforesaid has hereunto set my hand and affixed the the seal of said Court done at Winchester this 6 th day of August 1846.
James M c Bullock

House of Reps.
Jan y 21 st 1829
Dy Mr.
I have inclosed the papers of an applicant to be restored to the Pension list - An early attention to them, and an answer are respectfully requested your Ob t dvt
Richard A. Buckner

State of Indiana Jackson County (SCT)
This day 1 th day of February 1847 personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said county and made oath in due form of law that he officiated and attended to the burial of John Edwards and that the said John Edwards died on the 18 th day of April 1836 The said Edwards was very old and a pensioner he left a wife living named Mary Edwards Given under my hand This 1 th day of February 1847
Sworn to and Subscribed
James Woodmansun
This day and year above before me, William Hamilton, Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
State of Indiana Jackson County SCT
This day Dewey Acton personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for said county and made oath in due form of law that he was present and officiated and attended to the burial of Mary Edwards the wife of John Edwards and that the said Mary Edwards died on the 13 th day of January 1846 Given under my hand this 27 day of February 1847
Sworn to and Subscribed
Dewey Acton mark
The day and year above before me by the official who is personally known to me to be a man of truth
John Gable
J.P. Gable

State of Indiana Jackson County
Before me John Goble one of the justices of the peace for said county appeared Andrew
Tompson and after being Duly sworn according to Law he deposeth and saith that he believes that according to the Bible Record that Mary Edward Deceased this Life about the 13 th of January 1846 and also I officiated as a Minister at the funeral on the first Sunday in December 1846 subscribed and sworn to before me
the 27 th day of January 1847 John Goble J.P. (Seal) } Andrew his Thompson mark
State of Indiana } Set Jackson County }
This is to certify that according to bible Record John Edwards & Mary Jackson was married together on the 29 th of March 1790 given under my hand and Seal this 27 th day of January 1847 John Goble

State of Indiana } Set
Jackson County } I William M Ewing Clerk of the circuit Court for the County before me in the Second Judicial Circuit of said State do certify that the within named, William Hamilton and John Goble Esquires, before whom the within and foregoing acknowledgments, and affidavits were taken, was at the time of taking the same acting Justices of the peace, in and for said County and that full faith, and credit are due and ought to be given to all their Official acts as such Justices.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Subscribed my name, and affixed the Seal of said Court at the Court house in Brownstown this first day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven
William M Ewing Clerk

V No 13075- Mary Edwards do Ky 10.26. Hales, Oct. 27. 1846. to same Apr 16. 1847
act 7 July 1838

John Edwards, Ky, act 15 May 1828 $88 prem To what time was he last paid $
Pension Office January 6 th 1849
16 A
Not on 3 d Auditor's Books. Referred to 1 st Auditor's Office - - - - -
John Edwards, Drummer Inf - H 7 th Penn s , Pulaski Co Kentucky paid for Ret N 195 - 14 - period 3 d March 1834 for ledger book Jan 8 1849 - J. M. D. - Auditor's Office

John Edwards
Ohio Kentucky
see letter to T. Quarles Esq. 20 th Sept. 1825. and to Hon. R. A. Buckner, 17 May 1826.
On final settlement Vol. 4. p. 2.
See letter to Hon. R. A. Buckner 23. Jany 1829.
Admitted
Oct 21 st 1829.
Recd the benefit of the act of May 15. 1828.
Sept. 1820.

(Pension Papers)
450 John H. ... Recd. 11 July 1821 16752
The Honble
J. C. Calhoun
Secretary of War. Washington City-

Somerset 21 st June 1821.
Hon. J. C. Calhoun,
Sir.
Enclosed you will please receive the Pension Papers of Mr. John Edwards, a Citizen, of this County, and late a Pensioner, under the Act of Congress passed in 1818.
Should Mr. Edwards be reinstated on the Pension List, please to forward the Certificate thereof, to me at this place.
Respectfully,
C. W. Cunningham

Commonwealth of Kentucky Fayette County ss I James A. Kinstead clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid do certify that it appears from the Records of this office, that the same was par- tially destroyed by fire prior to the 10 th day of March One thousand eight hundred and three. I further certify that there are no marriage Licenses on file in this office dated previous to 1803.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set My hand and Affixed the Seal of said Court at Lexington this 9. day of January 1847. and in the 55 year of the Commonwealth All James A. Kinstead Clerk
January 24 March 10th 1847
Sir in returned you will find some additional proof according to your repeated directions which you will please examine & forward a certificate as soon as convenient Yours W. W. Healey

Act 93 9554 No 13075
Mary Edward and most John
Ky
Act 7 May 1838
Adm 2 years Drumm
$88 00 per
from 18 April 1836 to 4 March 1841. payable to  John Edward , Jesse
Edward Adm. for interest John Edward, David Edward, Henry Edward, Joel Edward, Margaret Griggs, Rebecca Edward, Nancy Bulhamer, and Martha Hane, only surviving children of Mary Ed- ward adm.
Adm. 2 March 1843 and 17 June
44.
$88 00 , from 4 March 1843 to 14 June 1844, the day of her death, payable to the adm., for the use of children named above
W W Haley
Administrator
Ky

Col. W. H. H. Lee April 16. 47

Pension Office April 16 1847
Sir
The additional testimony in the case of Mary Edwards dec d , widow of John Edwards does not establish to the satisfaction of this Department the date of their marriage prior to January 1794.
John Gable states in his affidavit that the record in the bible shows that they were married in March 1790. That record should be filed in this Office, it may, if upon inspection it bears evidence of having been made more than 20 years, be sufficient to remove the objection to the admission of this Claim.
The Minis ter should state the fact upon which their knowledge of the date of their marriage of Mrs Edwards with the late husband pensioner John Edwards was based.
M. W. Kealy Esq Somerset Kentucky.

Treasury Department Third Auditor's Office, Oct 1 st 1855.
Sir,
Agreeably to your request contained in your letter of the 29 th ult. I herewith enclose to you the original pension certificate in the case of Mary Edwards, dec. of Ry. and have to inform you that the whole amount from 18 April 1836 to 14 Jany 1846, when she died, was paid to her heirs. I also return herewith the original papers in the case.
I am, Sir, your Obedient Servant Robt. Minot
Auditor
J. Minot, Esq. Comm. of Pensions.

Sir,
Concord Aug 1 th 27. 1825
It appears from a Certificate returns to John Edwards that on the 8 th of October 1821 that he was returned from the pension list in consequence of his property being below in the amount of value. I think upon an examination again of the schedule and consideration provided that the power is in the War Department that Mr. Edwards is entitled to a pension his property is estimated at $207:50 exclusive of bedding which is only $20:50. The debts which Mr. Edwards owed were $194: and $14: owing to him his debts and credits amounted to $180. against him leaving only $37:50 then owned by Mr. Edwards. exclusive of his bedding Mr. Edwards is now extremely poor and is not at this time worth any thing I believe, but I would suggest to the Department of War if many friends cannot be procured in the Office over which you preside where persons holding much more property than Mr. Edwards have have been retained. Should the War Department not think proper to reconsider the opinion formerly given

and reinstated him on the pension list. I would thank you to inform me whether there is no mode yet existing by which he can again be reinstated, provided satisfactory proof can be adduced of his Nepotism, Condition on early annuity is regarded. I enclose the schedule formerly furnished and which was the guide with the War department in striking Mr. Edwards from the pension list. and also the Certificate furnished him to that effect.
I am respectfully,
J. Quails

Payable on the 4th March and 4th September of each year, by the Br: Bk: U. States, in Lexington.
No pension is payable until the arrival of one or the other of the above dates, after the issue of a Certificate.
Kentucky. S
Registered, by B. M. Stock Clerk, in book B, volume 10 page 40.

War Department.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM.
I CERTIFY that, in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 18th March, 1818, — " —
John Edwards , late a Drummer " — in the Army of the Revolution, is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Kentucky Agency, at the rate of Eight dollars per month, to commence on the Thirteenth day of April one thousand eight hundred and eighteen .
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this twenty second day of April — one thousand eight hundred and twenty .
J. B. Calhoun
Secretary of War.

2 o 16752
War Department,
PENSION OFFICE,
October 8 th 1820.
SIR,
You are hereby informed that the Secretary of War does not, on account of the amount of your property, consider you entitled to a Pension under the Acts of the 18th March, 1818, and 1st May, 1820; and has, therefore, directed your name to be stricken from the Pension List.
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. G. Edwards
To Mr. John Edwards.
of Pulaski county Kentucky.
Care of C. M. Cunningham Esq.
Somerset Kentucky.

No of orig Payt- 1012
1681
Revolutionary Claims.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
23 July 1829.
John Edwards of Somerset in the county of Pulaski in the State of Kentucky has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the Revolution," approved the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he enlisted in the Continental line of the army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued until its termination, at which period he was a Drummer in captain Col Broadhead's regiment of the Pennsylvania line; and that he received a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars, provided by the resolve of the 15th of May, 1778; and further, that he was not on the 15th day of May, 1828, on the pension list of the United States, and that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, nothing
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far the several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
By Order of the Secretary. F. A. Dickinson.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
25 th July 1829
It appears by the records in this office, that a certificate for the reward of eighty dollars has been issued to John Edwards in the Pennsylvania line . It further appears that John Edwards is now on the pension list of the  any agency, and has been so since the 3 d March 1826 at the rate of  dollars per month.
Peter Hagner Aud
78226

Aug 17. 48.
Mary Edwards add. Rec.
No Am.
W. M. Healy
30
J L Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Somerset Fly August 3 d 1848
Dear Sir inclosed I send you some additional evidence in the case of Mary Edwards recd which I hope will be satisfactory & if so please send me a certificate Yours (W m W m Haley)

State of Kentucky
Practical County ss
This day James D. Allcorn personally known to me to be entitled to credit aged 44 years personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid and made oath in due form of law that he was well acquainted with John Edwards see in his lifetime the husband of Mary Edwards see & he now has in his before him the bible referred to in the affidavit of Andrew Thompson he has a recollection of seeing said Bible in the possession of said John Edwards some twenty years since and believes the writing in said Bible regarding the marriage of himself and Mary Jackson in March 29 th 1790 to be the handwriting of said John Edwards and has no doubt but that it is a transcript from a family record which was recorded in a small family Bible at that time very much worn which recast of the marriage together with the dates of the birth of the several children which are here recorded in this Bible were all in the old Bible and transcribed into the new bible when it was purchased by the old man the old bible cannot be found which he has no doubt has been destroyed The three leaves hereto attached were at this time taken from the Bible referred to in the affidavit of Andrew Thompson above spoken of and from the same Bible referred to above by me and contain the same record above spoken of by me they contain on the first page the date of

The purchase of the Bible by John Edwards his book bought Lexington Kentucky price 6 dollars Nov 8- 1828 on the Third Page which is headed Family Record marriages is the record of the marriage of John Edwards and Mary Jackson March 29 th 1790 and on the fourth Page is the headed Family Record Births is the record of the births of the children of the said John Edwards and on the Sixth page headed Family Record Deaths are recorded the deaths of the said John Edwards Mary Edwards and some of the children, The record is taken from the bible and forwarded to the department on account of the size of the Bible it is a very large Bible The said John Edwards drew a pension in his life time and the said John & Mary Edwards lived to- -gether as husband and wife ever since my first acquaintance with him which was some sixteen years before his death Sworn to and subscribed by James D Allcorn August 3 rd 1848 before me J. B. Allcorn W. B. Card Jr
This day John S Hendrick aged 37 years personally known to me to be entitled to credit personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the peace in Pulaski Co Ky and made oath in due form of law that the three leaves hereto annexed containing the date of the Purchase of the Bible Nov 8 th 1828 and the Marriage of John Edwards and Mary Jackson 29 th March 1790- and the births of children and the death of John Edwards Mary Edwards & others were by me taken from the Bible

referred to by James D Allcom in his affidavit and on the same hours referred to by him the bible from which they were taken weighs six pounds 14 1/2 ozs
Sworn to and subscribed by John Hindrick this 3 rd day of August 1848 before me
John Hindrick
W. B. Hendrick
State of Kentucky
Pulaski County ss
I William M Fox clerk of the county court of Pulaski County do certify that J B Hendrick whose name is subscribed to the affidavits of James D Allcom and John S. Henderson is a Justice of the peace in and for Pulaski County duly commissioned and qualified as such and that full faith and credit are due all his acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 3 rd day of August 1848
W. B. Fox clerk Pulaski County Ky

Col. Morrison John Edward to 3 Corner Atty Revolutionary Enquiry Morrison
for N 78286
Col. James Morrison
Mt ip d N 882
Mar. 17. 1820.

— 882 —
John Edwards —
private
8th Regt. Pennsylvania line
Warrant issued March 20 th 1890
Col. James Morrisou

I know all men by these presents That I John Edwards, late a Drummer in Capt Van Swearingens Company of the 8 th Pennsylvania Regiment of the continental line in the Revolution- ary war, have nominated, constituted and appoin- ted and by these presents do nominate, consti- tute and appoint James Morrison of Lexington Kentucky, my true and absolute Attorney, giving and by these presents granting unto my said Attorney, full Power and lawful authority for me and in my name, and for my use and benefit to ask demand and receive all arrearages of pay and clothing that may be due to me from the United States and from the State of Pennsylvania - Also to obtain for me a Warrant for two hundred acres of donation land due me from the State of Pennsyl- vania and also a warrant for one hundred acres of donation land due me from the United States for for my services as a Drummer aforesaid and to give proper receipts and acquittals for the same and to do all proper acts which shall be lawful and necessary for effecting the the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as I the said constituent might or could do were I personally present hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said substitute

shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof -
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Lexington Kentucky this 22 nd day of October 1819
John Edwards his  ss Seal
I do hereby Certify that I am well acquainted with the above named J. Edwards - I knew him in the Army that he served to the end of the Revolutionary War, He now lives in Ky - I know that he is the same John Edwards that he represents himself to be. Given under my hand this 20 th March 1820
Fayette County Ky ss. Jamies Morrison
This day personally appeared and appeared before me the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, the above named John Edwards and acknowledged the foregoing Power of Attorney and signature thereto, to be his voluntary act and deed for the purposes therein mentioned - and also made ath  his due form of law that he is the same John Edwards who he represents himself to be and that he never has sold or aliened to any person whatever either of his claims in the foregoing Power of Attorney named - Given under my hand this 22 nd day of October 1819 M tt - Edw s

State of Kentucky
Fayette County Court Oct. 22 nd 1819.
J. James Roddy Clerk of the Court in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Matthew Elder whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate is at this time and was at the time of subscribing his name thereto a residing Justice of the peace in and for said County duly commissioned and qualified according to Law and that full faith and credit is and should be given to all his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this day and date above written and of the commonwealth the 28 th Year
Attest J. C. Roddy C. H. C. 26

John Edwards his Book Bought Lexington Kentucky price 6 dollars Nov 8 1828

Oct 1828 Sealed & 5 Treasury Cons. with Adm. M rs . File # 8685

Revolutionary Claims,
J. D. Ingraham Esq. Secretary of the Treasury Washington City. Dear Sir,
①
1681

if found possible to be sent 1681
Here
L. D. Ingham Esq.
Secretary of the Treasury Washington City.
Jonathan Davis,

Declaration.
In Order to be placed in the Senior list, under the Act of the 15 th day of May 1828, and claiming the benefit of said Act, County of Pulaski Act.  On this 15 th day of June 1829. Personally appeared, in Open Court, being a Court of Record, for the said County, established, by the Constitution and Legislation of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, having Power to find, and Inquire, and Proceeding according to the Laws of the Common Law, John Edwards, Resident in said County, aged about sixty seven years, who being first duly sworn, according to Law, doth on his Oath make the following Declaration, in Order to Obtain the provision made by the Act of the Congress of the United States, Approved the 15 th day of May 1828. Entitled an act for the Relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution, that he the said John Edwards enlisted as a Regular Soldier, in the Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, as a Drummer in the month of June in the year 1778. during the Continuance of the War, and that he enlisted in the Town of Lancaster, and State of Kentucky, in the Company Commanded by Capt: Vanwarsinger, in the Regiment Commanded by Col: Daniel Broadhead, and that sometime after his enlistment he was annexed to the Brigade Commanded by Genl. Irvine, and as he believes the said Regiment was of the Pennsylvania State line upon the Continental Establishment  the

that he continued to live in the said Capt. something upwards of five years, and was discharged in the month of October 1783. at Pittsburgh in the State of Pennsylvania aforesaid, that he has lost his discharge of which mention was made in a former declaration, that his name has been placed on the Pension list, as will appear from the records of the War Department, bearing date the 22 nd day of April 1820, and was deposited thereon on account of his property; And in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st May 1820. I do solemnly swear that I was a licitant Citizen of the United States on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not, since that time by gift sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress. Entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War" passed on the 18 th day of March 1818. and that I have not, nor has any person other than for me, any property, or securities, contracts or debts, and to me, nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed, - No land, and Cow Pasture worth $8. and year old Cow Calves worth $2. two Hogs worth $2. Kitchen furniture of the value of $8. one Sheep worth $1. and that he owes debts to persons to

to the amount of about. Sixty five Dollars, and has about thirty five Dollars. Owing to him.
(Signed) John Edwards:
And the said John Edwards. States further that his Occupation is a tiller of the earth, if any he can be said to have, being too old and infirm to labour much himself, that his wife Mary, is something upwards of 70 years of age, and much affected with the Dropsy, and that he has the following children with him, to wit, Polly aged about thirty, Rebecca, lovely son, Jed, aged about 21. and Nancy 17, all of whom live with me, and are able to support by their labour to support themselves, and are unmarried. And the said John Edwards further states on his oath, that he is unable to support himself without the assistance of his Government, except it be done by private, or public charity, and that the said John Edwards further states that being dropped from the Pension list, on account of his property, as in his aforesaid Declaration mentioned, he afterwards on the 17 th day of November. 1828. in the Court aforesaid exhibited his Declaration, in order to be restored to the Pension list, under the Act of first March. 1828. and caused a transcript of the proceedings forward or to the proper Office at Washington City, which Transcript is.

is filed, and remains in said Office, Reference thereto being had will more fully appear, and was as he is informed by his then Representative in Congress Richard A. Blackburn. Restated to the list of Pensions, But was advised, not to take out the Papers, & Certificate, under that Declaration, But to make another Declaration, and claim the benefit of the Act of the 15 th of May 1828. (Signed, John Edwards.
Sworn, and declared on the 15 th day of June 1829. in Open Court. before me sitting Judge of the Pulaski County Court appointed at this time. (Signed, John Brady.
And the said John Edwards, personally before the Court, James Girdler, who made Oath, to the form of the said Edwards's Service, as in his said Edwards's Declaration stated, - and produced satisfactory evidence to the Court proving the contents of the said Edwards's Schedule, & property contained therein,
The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Set.
I William F. D. Clerk of the County Court holding for Pulaski County, do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court. That the said John Edwards also served in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the Common enemy, as in said Declaration

(5) Declaration mentioned, for the Continental Establishment,
I also certify that the foregoing Oaths, and the Schools therein annexed are true and truly copied from the Records of the said Court; And I do further certify, that it is the Opinion of the said Court, that the Total Amount in Value of the Property Exhibited in the aforesaid Schools is Twenty One Dollars.
In Testimony, whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private Seal, (a Seal for said Court not yet provided) at my Office, in the Town of Simsbury on this 20 th day of June A.D. 1829. and in the 38 th year of our Commonwealth aforesaid mentioned.
W. B. Fox. Clerk. Henry Court

Edwards John, an Applicant for a Dinner.
Transcript of Proceedings

Kentucky, Pulaski County, Somerset, June 20, 1879.
The Secretary of the Treasury.
Sir. I herewith enclose to you a transcript of my application, to the Pulaski County Court, to be in order to be placed on the Pension list. under claiming the benefit of the act of 15. May 1828., sometime during the last Session of Congress. I enclosed a similar Declaration or transcript to said Court at its November Term last past, to the Care and attention of Col. Richard A. Buckner a Member of Congress from the District in which I reside, of which I make mention, in the enclosed transcript upon which I succeeded, but was advised, to make a new Declaration, and claim under the act of Congress of 3. March 1831. I did not take out the papers, which still remain in the Office at Washington City, you will be good enough on the reception of these papers should I succeed in them, to forward or to send enclosed to this place the proper Vouchers to enable me to draw my pension, or pay, as soon as practicable, as I am very poor, needy, & I believe Secretary of the Treasury Washington City D.C. I am Very Respectfully your Obedient Servt. John Edwards

John Edwards
No. 8 July 1829
164

Rec. 8 July 1829
Free
The Secretary of the Treasury, Washington City,

20 Oct 1824.
For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of the act, entitled "An act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution," passed on the 15 th of May, 1828. I John Edwards, of the County of Pulaski, in the State of Kentucky, do hereby declare, that I enlisted in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, for and during the war, and continued in its service until its termination; at which period, I was a drummer in Captain Vanswearingen's Company, in the eighth Regiment, of the Pennsylvania State Line upon Continental Establishment (that he enlisted, in the month of June in the year 1778, in the Town of Lancaster, and State of Pennsylvania in the Company aforesaid and Regiment commanded by Col o Daniel Beaverhead, and that sometime after his enlistment he was annexed to the Brigade commanded by General Irvine. That he continued to serve in the said Corps something upward of five years and was discharged in the month of October 1783, at Pittsburgh in the State of Pennsylvania aforesaid, that he has lost his Discharge, of which mention is made in a former Declaration that his name has been placed on the pension list, as will appear from the Records of the War Department, bearing date the 22 nd day of April 1820, and was dropped therefrom on account of his property, all of which will more fully appear, referenced being had to the Records in, and of said Department, which this Applicant begs leave to refer you to for.) And the said John Edwards also declares that I afterwards received Certificates for the reward of eighty Dollars; to which I was entitled, under a Resol n of Congress, passed

paper, the 15 th of May, 1778. And I further declare, that I was not, on the fifteenth day of May, 1828, on the Pension list of the United States, nor have I received from the United States as a Pensioner, any sum whatever, since the 3 rd of March 1826. Witness my hand, this 30 th day of September A.D. 1829. John Edwards
Before me Bourne Goggins, one of the Commonwealth's Justices in the Commission of the Peace in and for the County of Pulaski, in the State of Kentucky, personally appeared, this day William C. Carter, Obadiah Denham & William Fox, of said County, who did solemnly make oath, that John Edwards by whom the foregoing Declaration was subscribed, is generally reported and believed to have been a Soldier in the Army of the Revolution, in the manner, as therein stated, and further certify as a Justice of the Peace aforesaid, that the said William C. Carter, Obadiah Denham & William Fox are lawful respectable persons, or witnesses, Witness my hand, this 30 th day of September 1829, and in the 38 th year of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Bourne Goggins JP
I William Fox, Clerk of the Court of the County of Pulaski in the State of Kentucky, do hereby certify that Bourne Goggins Esq. before whom the foregoing Affidavits were sworn, was, at the time, a Justice of the Peace, and duly empowered to administer oaths.

Oaths.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my private Seal, no Seal of Office yet provided, at my Office as Clerk aforesaid, in the Town of Somerset, this 30 th day of September A.D. 1829. and 38. year of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
W. B. Fox.

{ Edwards John 15
Declaration p.
1895
1. H. 1st Bk. Lond. June 24. 1895

Kentucky, Shelby County, August 30. 1829. 681
J. D. Ingham Esq. Secretary of the Treasury of the U. States,
In yours of the 27th of July last past, enclosing certain forms with instructions to me as an applicant for a pension, has been duly recd. - and I have heretofore to you my declaration as a pensioner. in which I have endeavored to comply with the instructions you to was good enough to forward me, if they should be deemed sufficient to entitle me to be placed on the pension list - you will please enclose to me at this place, a Certificate showing that I am now placed on the list as as a pensioner of the U. States and if I understand the instructions, you forwarded accompanying a copy of the Act of Congress - I hereby authorize, and request of you to forward to me by mail directed to this place, the amount of money I am entitled to receive from the Treasury of the U. States up to this time, my understanding of the said instructions forwarded to me as aforesaid entitles me to two years full pay, and after that time to draw or receive semi-annually.
Yours

your attention to this business will very much oblige, a ready friend P. A. D. Austin
I am Respectfully
Witness my hand & seal John M. [illegible] Yours sincerely
John Edwards
To L. D. Lyman Esq. Secretary of the Treasury

(1) The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Shelby County Court Act. November Term 1828.
Declaration
In Order to be restored to the Pension list under the Act of first March 1823.
County of Pulaski Set.
On this 17 th day of November 1828. Russell appeared in Open Court, being a Court of Record for the said County, established by the Constitution, and Legislation of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, having Power to find, and imprison. and proceeding according to the Course of the Common Law,
John Edwards, resident in said county. Aged about sixty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the pension made by the Acts of Congress, of the 18 th March, 1818, and the 1 st May 1820, that he the said John Edwards, enlisted as a regular Soldier, in the service of the United States in the Revolutionary War, as a Drummer, in the month of June in the year 1778, during the continuance of the War, and that he enlisted in the Town of Lancaster; and State of Pennsylvania, in the Company commanded by Captain Van-swearingen, in the Regiment commanded by Col. Daniel Broadhead, and that sometime after his enlistment he was annexed to the Brigade, commanded by General - his

being, and as he believes the said Regiment, was of the Pennsylvania State line, upon the Continental Establishment, that he continued to serve in the said Corps, something upwards of five years, and was discharged in the month of October 1783. at Pittsburgh, in the State of Pennsylvania aforesaid, that he has lost his discharge of which mention was made in a former Declaration, that his name has been placed on the Pension list, (as will appear by certificate from the War Department bearing date the 22 nd day of April 1820, and now had shown to the Court.) and dropped therefrom on account of his property.
And in pursuance of the Act of the 1 st May 1820, I do solemnly swear, that I was a United States Citizen on the 18 th day of March 1818, and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of any property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "an Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the Revolutionary War", passed on the 18 th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person interest for me, any property, or Securities, Contracts, or Debts due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.

Subscribed, — No land, one Cow and Calpworth $8. One year old Cow butd worth $2. two Hogs worth $2. Mitchum furnished of the Value of eight Dollars, one Sheep, worth $1. one Mare worth $30, and in which Mare I am still owing twenty five Dollars, of the purchase money, that he owes Ditts to Person, in addition to said $25. part Price of said Mare, to the Amount of about $40 making in all $65. and has nothing owing to him,
(Signed) John Edwards
And the said John Edwards, States further that his Occupation is a Tiller of the earth, if any he can be said to have, being too Old and Infirm, to labour much, himself, that his wife Mary is something upward of 57 years of age, and much afflicted with the Dropsy, and that he has the following Children living with him, Dolly, aged thirty, Rebecca, twenty four, Joel, aged about 21. & Nancy 17, all of whom live with me, and are able by their labour, to support themselves and are unmarried, and the said John Edwards further States in his Oath, that he is unable to support himself without the Assistance of his Government, except it be and by private or public Charity; that since the Exclusion of my first Schedule, the following changes have been made in my property (in my property viz) One mare and Colt worth $40 the Colt died, and the mare was sold under an Execution

(4) by John Salts, a limitation of Pulaski county, which Execution was in favor of a certain John Brady, against David Edward, the Applicant John Edward, as his security in a Replevin Bond, and for which he has never received any thing from said David Edwards, and is unable to pay, 12 head of Cattle, some of which were killed as keep for the use of myself and family, 1 head for the schooling of my children, 1 sold by myself to aid in discharging the said Judgment of John Brady's, 2 sold to pay the rent of land on which I lived, the surplus of their price applied towards discharging my debts, the other 4 head of Cattle, sold and disposed of, to support my family, 16 head of Sheep, 11 of which were killed by Wolves, or Dogs, the other 5 sold for grain to support my family, 4 head of Hogs. Baconed and used in the family, Farming Utensils, Plows, worth about $17.50 worn out, and not worth anything, 2 Old Saddles, worth $4. worn out, Horse hide furniture of the value of $13. worn out, Cupboard furniture of the value of $15. worn out, eight Barrels of Corn, worth $8. used by the family. (Signed, John Edwards.
Sworn to and declared on the 17 th day of November 1828. in Open Court, before me, Presiding Judge of the Pulaski County Court, Affirmed, John Newby, The

5 The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Pulaski County Set.
I William Fox, Clerk of the County Court held for Pulaski County, Do hereby Certify, that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court, that the said John Edward, and served in the Revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding Declaration against the Common enemy, for the Term as therein stated, on the Continental Establishments, and I Also Certify that the foregoing Oath, and the Schedules thereto annexed, are truly Copies from the Records of said Court; and I do further Certify, that it is the opinion of said Court, that the Total Amount in Value of the property Exhibited in the aforesaid Schedules, is twenty six Dollars.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my private Seal, a Seal for said Court, not yet provided, at my Office in the Town of Somerset, this 3 rd day of January A.D. 1829. and 37 th year of our Commonwealth above mentioned.
Wm Fox, Clerk of the Pulaski County Court.

Kentucky Pulaski Circuit Court. to Thomas H. h Edwards John 3 Percy 3
1820. Fall Term,

The Commonwealth of Kentucky Pulaski Circuit Court Fall Term 1820 Set.
The Schedule and affidavit of John Edwards, an applicant for a pension. Verified by his oath signed and Ordered to be Recorded and the same following in these words. Viz' State of Kentucky 13 th Judicial District Set, On the 2 nd day of November A.D. 1820, in open Court. Before the Circuit Court for the County of Pulaski, in the State and District above mentioned, the said Court being a Court of Record, proceeding according to the course of the common law, and constituted by an act of the general Assembly, personally appeared John Edwards, an applicant for a pension, and formerly a pensioner from the War Department, by Certificate bearing date the 22 nd day of April 1820, and now here shown to the Court, aged between 55 and 60 years, who being duly sworn according to law, Declared that he was a Citizen of the United States. On the 18 th day of March A.D. 1818. That he enlisted as a regular soldier in the service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War, in the Town of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, that he enlisted as a drummer in the month of June in the year 1778. during the continuance of the war, that he served something upwards of five years, and was discharged in the month of October 1783. at Pittsburg in the State of Pennsylvania, that he enlisted in the Company commanded by

Captain Vanswearingen in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Daniel Broadhead, and that some time after his enlistment, he was annexed to the Brigade Commanded by General Irvine, and as he believes the said Regiment, was of the Pennsylvania State line, upon the Continental establishment, that he has lost his discharge, and that he has not at this time, any other proof of his time service so in his power, than his own Oath, and character, and the Testimony of James Ginder, and the said John Edwards. For the said upon his Oath, that he has not since the 18 th day of March 1818 by gift sale or otherwise disposed of his property or any part thereof, with intent so to diminish as to bring himself within the provisions of the Act of Congress Entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war. Passed On the 18 th day of March 1818, and that he has not nor has any person in trust for him, any property Securities contracts or debts due to him nor has he any income, other than what is con- tained in the Schedule below signed by him (By) Me Lam a One mare and colt worth $40. thirteen head of cattle worth $79. 16 head of sheep worth $20. 4 head of hogs worth $9. 50. Farming implements and other tools worth $17. 50. 2 old saddles worth $4. 2 feather beds worth $20. 50.

House hold furniture worth $13. Cup board furniture worth $15. Kitchen furniture worth $19.50. and that he is indebted to different persons, in Pulaski County about $194. and has about $14. owing to him. Signed and Declared the day and year aforesaid
John Edwards
And the said John Edwards further Declared upon his Oath that his avocation is that of a Seller of the ground, at which he can labour but little, owing to his age and infirmities. that his wife Mary is something upwards of 50 years of age, and is not able to labour much being afflicted with the dropsy. that he has ten children. Namely John aged 28 married and living to himself. Jesse aged 26 also married and living to himself. Eliza aged 24 also married and living to himself. The rest (viz) Polly aged 22 Henry aged 20. Margaret aged 17. Rebecca aged 16. Patsy aged 14 Joel aged 13. and Nancy aged 9. are unmarried and lives with him, all of which are able to support themselves by their labour, except the two youngest. Sworn to Signed and Declared before me John L Bridges. Presiding Judge of the court aforesaid. The day and year aforesaid in open court.
John L Bridges
And I same Judge made Oath that he believes the Statements of the said Edwards as to his Service. he

believe to be correct. And John Cowan, an acquaintance and neighbor, of the said Edwards, being sworn, stated that he believes his schedule correct, that he is a very poor man a man of fair character.
The Court upon considering the Schedule Schedule and affidavit of the said John Edwards, and the evidence of James Grider and John Cowan, is of opinion that the said Schedule and the statement of the said John Edwards, are true and correct. Whereupon the same with the opinion of the Court herein expressed is Ordered to be Certified to the Secretary of War of the United States.
I William Fox, Clerk to the Court aforesaid. Do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true copy of the Schedule, and the property contained therein, and affidavit of John Edwards an applicant for a pension as therein stated, verified by his oath. Signed & Ordered to be Recorded in the Order Book of said Court, and the same was done accordingly, from which Record the foregoing is truly copied, and the evidence of James Grider & John Cowan, in support of the said John Edwards, Schedule No. 23, also the opinion of the Court is truly copied, from the Record of said Court, the Original Schedule and Affidavit of the said John Edwards is filed in my Office as Clerk to said Court, as required by the act of Congress, approved

witness: an Instrument by the act of Congress. approved
May 1 st A.D. 1820.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my private Seal, a seal for said bond, not yet having been provided. This 9 th day of November A.D. 1820. and in the 29 th year of our Commonwealth above mentioned.
Will. Fox.

10529
Kentucky
Mary Edwards Co.:
Widow of John Edwards who was a pensioner under the Act of 1818 and who died on the 18th April, 1836 of Pulaski in the State of Kent. who was a Drummer in the Comp. commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt commanded by Col. Brethren in the Revolution line for 2 years.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 88 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 18th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11th day of Jany. 49 and sent to W.W. Healey, Treasurer, Kent.
Total amount, $
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1 Page 367
Report of John Edwards Jesse Edwards admin for the sole use and benefit of himself, John Edwards David Edwards Drenny Edwards Joel Edwards Margaret Gregg Rebecca Edwards Nancy Burkholder & Martha Neaney
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